Steve Lavin's Debut Spoiled by St. Mary's

Updated Nov. 17, 2010 12:01 a.m. ET

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St. John's men's basketball coach Steve Lavin
AP

Steve Lavin started his St. John's coaching career with a 76-71 loss to St. Mary's late Monday night in Moraga, Calif. Mr. Lavin, the former UCLA coach who spent the past seven years at ESPN, didn't waste any time making his presence felt. He was whistled for a technical foul with 5:50 left in the first half after arguing a non-call.

St. John's opens at home Wednesday night against Columbia, which won its season opener over Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday. Also in New York on Wednesday; Manhattan will play host to Penn at 7 p.m.

—Kevin Clark

Mets Narrow Search For New Manager

The Mets narrowed their field of managerial candidates Tuesday to four people: minor-league field coordinator Terry Collins, former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin, third-base coach Chip Hale and minor-league manager Wally Backman. The team will conduct a second round of interviews with all four candidates this week in Orlando, Fla., site of the general managers and owners meetings. Mets GM Sandy Alderson, who interviewed 10 people for the job, said he expects to name a manager before Thanksgiving.

—Brian Costa

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New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte
AP

Yanks Show Patience Waiting on Pettitte

The Yankees are still waiting on Andy Pettitte to tell them if he plans on pitching again next season. General manager Brian Cashman said he spoke to Mr. Pettitte immediately after the season ended but hasn't heard from him since.

"If he had to make a decision early, I think he'd be closer to retirement," Mr. Cashman said. "I think he kind of feels that way every year. So we'll see."

At a recent charity golf outing, Mr. Pettitte told a Houston television station that if he does return in 2011, it would be his final season.

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